AF-S DX NIKKOR
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

This compact and highly versatile 5.3x zoom includes Nikon's VR image stabilzation technology and delivers incredible optical performance.

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AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR2178

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$699.95

Product Number: 2178

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Key Features

Compact, 5.3x wide-angle-to-medium telephoto zoom, ideal for a broad range of shooting situations from interiors and landscapes to beautiful portraits

Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.

Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables accurate, high-speed and quiet autofocus operation.

Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superior color performance and substantially reduced ghosting and flare.

Rounded 7-blade diaphragm for more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.

Optical design optimized for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs for superior performance.

Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements offer superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration.

Three aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of lens aberration even when used at the widest aperture.

Close focusing distance to 1.3 feet throughout the entire zoom range.

Picture angle equivalent to focal length of 24-127.5mm (in 35mm format)

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Specifications

Mount Type

Nikon F-Bayonet

Focal Length Range

16-85mm

Zoom Ratio

5.3x

Maximum Aperture

f/3.5

Minimum Aperture

f/22

Format

Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)

83°

Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)

18°50’

Maximum Reproduction Ratio

0.22x

Lens Elements

Lens Groups

Compatible Format(s)

DX
FX in DX Crop Mode

VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

Yes

Diaphragm Blades

Distance Information

Yes

ED Glass Elements

Aspherical Elements

Super Integrated Coating

Yes

Autofocus

Yes

AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

Yes

Internal Focusing

Yes

Minimum Focus Distance

1.3 ft. (0.38m)

Focus Mode

Auto
Manual

G-type

Yes

Filter Size

67mm

Accepts Filter Type

Screw-on

Dimensions

(Approx.) 2.8x3.4 in. (Diameter x Length)
72x85mm (Diameter x Length)

Weight

(Approx.) 17.1 oz. (485g)

Supplied Accessories

LC-67 67mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap
LF-1 Rear Lens Cap
HB-39 Bayonet Hood
CL-1015 Flexible Lens Pouch

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

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**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

LC-67 Snap-on Front Lens Cap 67mm$17.50

67mm Circular Polarizer II$175.50

67mm Filter NC$96.00

LF-1 Rear Lens Cap$13.50

67mm Soft Focus Filter$117.00

CL-1015 Soft Lens Case$24.50

HB-39 Bayonet Lens Hood$35.50

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AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 4.7 5 66 66

Great kit lens for D300 series I have had this lens for several years, having decided to get this one and the AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 lens combination rather than the AF-S VR 18-200 lens. Probably 95% of my shots (mostly outdoors/landscapes) make use of this lens. It is obviously not that fast, but I find that the VR works well and that the images produced seem very sharp to me. And, since both lenses listed here and the older AF-S 18-70 kit lens use 67mm filters, I have found some efficiencies. I really like this lens and its balance/feel on the D300. January 27, 2012

Excellent I've owned this lens since Feb of 2011 and use it as my main lens on my D7000. It consistently delivers sharp images and rich colours. The range is perfect for me and construction of this lens is robust, January 21, 2012

Excellent Optical Performance - Great VR I have been using Nikon cameras and lenses for over 50 years, since I was a teenager using an S2 rangefinder. My new 16-85mm VR has really impressed me with both its excellent optical performance and the ability of the latest VR technology. I always test a new lens in my studio with an optical test chart and camera (in this case, a D300) mounted on tripod. The 16-85mm VR performed superbly, even wide open, with only the very corners at 85mm showing the slightest softening, visible only with "pixel-peeking" at 1:1, which is an image scale that would yield a 28"x42" print size. In terms of practical photography,even when I make 24"x36" prints, this lens is very sharp. I've included some sample shots from my first field use of the lens (the optical test patterns would be boring) -- two images are of ice crystals on a fence shot at 85mm near the closest focusing distance. This yields about a 1:4 scale on the sensor, so that even the small full frame image here is effectively larger than life-sized. The cropped image is an enlarged crop of the full image that would yield a print scale of about 12"x18". A tripod was used for this shot. Most of my work is scenic and wildlife, and I use a tripod for about 80% of my shots. However, when needed, the performance of VRII is amazing -- see two VR test images. This is again a full frame image, and a 1:1 scaled crop of that image. The shot was made at 1/15 sec hand held in my music studio at a focal length of 48mm. The 1:1 crop again would be yield a 28"x42" image size if the entire image were shown at this scale. As you can see, the text is fully readable in spite of the long exposure. I shot a number of images in the same area, both with and without VR, and all shot with VR were as sharp as this example, and none shot without VR at this shutter speed were the least bit clear due to camera shake. Great little lens -- compact and reasonably light to carry on all-day shoots. It will no doubt be my main Go-To lens for years to come. November 8, 2011

Amazing overall lens: Shines for Travel Amazing overall lens: Shines for Travel I just returned from a 16 day vacation in Italy. As an amateur archeologist spend a day at Ostia Antica, Herculaneum and Pompeii. Every corner you turn was a different photo op. I carried my prime lenses in my camera bag if needed. But I rarely did. Took great shots of Vesuvius from the train using active VR … Sure there are better lens at every focal length. But how can you capture everything from wide to medium tele w/o changing lens? I was concerned about not having a telephoto but from the point of view of photo journalism, serious telephoto shots are not needed. (At least for 99% of the photo travel work.) As I said, when I needed F1.4 I had my prime lens. Bottom line, great overall lens for the purpose it’s made. About 40 years ago, in the bad old days, we used to carry 2 lenses for travel photography: 35 and 105. This 16-85 lens, in DX format, covers both those focal lengths. Oh … BTW: for wedding and events, I have a 17-50 F2.8 Lens. You will never find one lens to do it all. September 25, 2011

All-around performer Another reviewer said this was the lens that stayed on his camera: same here. The 16-85 mm Nikon lens delivers great results throughout its range -- even at 16 mm I get consistently excellent images with no distortion or softness on the edges of the frame. Stopped down to f5.6 or f8 at 80-85 mm, it's a fine portrait lens. Between this and my 70-300 ED-IF Nikon, I have 95% of my shooting needs covered. September 20, 2011

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